May 2, 2017 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

PLN-4

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on April 19, 2017.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

May 16, 2017, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

1.

Application by 1082843 BC Ltd. for Rezoning Portions of  22720 and 22740 Westminster Highway from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “High Density Townhouses (RTH1)”
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009714; RZ 16-754713) (REDMS No. 5364596 v. 2)

PLN-33

See Page PLN-33 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9714 to:

(1)

Include the Hamilton Area Plan density bonus and community amenity provisions within the “High Density Townhouses (RTH1)” zone; and

(2)

Rezone the western portion of 22720 and 22740 Westminster Highway from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “High Density Townhouses (RTH1)”;

be introduced and given first reading.

2.

Proposed Zoning Bylaw Housekeeping Amendments
(File Ref. No. 08-4430-01) (REDMS No. 5278492 v. 8)

PLN-72

See Page PLN-72 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9699 to make housekeeping amendments be introduced and given first reading.

3.

Salvage of Building Materials and Structural Relocation of Houses
(File Ref. No. 08-4375-00) (REDMS No. 5164202 v. 12)

PLN-86

See Page PLN-86 for full report

Designated Speaker:  James Cooper

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorses the following measures to encourage the relocation of existing houses and salvage of building materials from demolition sites:

(1)

Develop an online list for houses scheduled for demolition to allow house moving companies to contact home owners arranging for potential house moves;

(2)

Promote the options to relocate existing houses and to salvage building materials by informing the public of the benefits; and

(3)

That the cost of a temporary full time staff to implement the proposed program estimated to be up to $110,000.00 funded by the 2017 Building Permits Revenue be included as amendment to the 5 Year Financial Plan (2017-2021).

4.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT